Forced to endure

Chapter 35

As usual, Mas Adji just kept quiet every time I confronted his mother or brother. He didn't hold me back but also didn't defend me even though I was right.

I was very angry to hear Maya's words. How could he ask for a ration for Vino while when Mas Adji was sick he had absolutely no attention like a sibling?

He didn't put me in the family group, nor did he invite us to Vino's birthday party. How can come-coming asking for money to buy Vino milk. Whether or not Vino drinks milk is none of our business! Shouldn't he apologize to us first?

And Mas Adji looks ordinary?! I can't believe this. Not one bit as angry or disappointed as he showed on Vino's birthday.

Is it because I'm an only child, I don't have siblings so I can't understand why Mas Adji isn't angry with Maya. Is forgiving siblings' mistakes easier than forgiving others?

Not to mention I also heard that Mas Adji also returned to give monthly rations to his mother. Why would he do it secretly from me? Does he think I'm going to ban him? Does he think I'm gonna take his entire salary for myself?

I do not like his mother, it does not mean that I will make Mas Adji away with his mother, I do not necessarily force Mas Adji to come to hate him. I know my limits.

"Yesterday was Vino's birthday you didn't miss Keisha? Why Maya? Shame to have a poor brother like me? Afraid we didn't bring gifts?"

Maya looks silent not warted.

"Win ... Nevermind ... "

I turned around and glared at Mas Adji. What does he mean he said that?

"What do you mean, Mom?"

"Have ... already ... Don't talk about it anymore, don't bother. This is Maya coming here all right. Forgive her."

"I'm sorry? Did you hear him apologize?!!" I'm getting more emotional.

"So I heard he was just talking about the monthly money for your mother and he asked for her child's rations! Is that right, right? I didn't hear wrong, did I?!"

"Win ... Let's eat first."

Mas Adji moved his eyeballs towards Keisha. He reminded me that Keisha was here and that I could not control my emotions.

Still with a feeling of annoyance I walked over and sat down beside Keisha.

"Let's continue eating Kei."

"Where's the plate for Maya, dear?" Mas Adji was still thinking about the dishes for Maya in this kind of situation.

"I forgot" I replied.

"He can take it himself. You have hands and feet, right? I have a husband too, right? Why ask for money to buy milk to someone else instead of asking her own husband?" I'm getting sniffy.

"Mas Adji is not someone else. He's my brother!" Maya dared to reply me.

"If you feel she's your sister you should have cared when she got sick yesterday? Maybe njenguk or just nanyain news can be. I'm the one who took care of Mas Adji alone."

"That's his job as a wife. Why did you blame me???"

Apparently Maya really doesn't know herself. My hard-earned emotions I was reddened again ignited because of these Maya words. If he wants to get me into a fight, I will serve him.

"Oh So? Then don't expect any rations for your son because all Mas Adji's salary is mine, as his wife!!!"

"I take care of him, even I'm also looking for money for his medical expenses!" I almost screamed because I was overwhelmed with emotion.

"Maya, you better go home now!" mas Adji said before Maya opened her mouth again to debate me.

"Go home now!"

With a stomp of her feet Maya left the three of us. His face looks no less upset than mine. He can be spoiled in front of his family but not in front of me.

My breath goes up and down with emotion. If there wasn't Keisha, I might have doused Maya's face with orange juice in front of me.

"We continue to eat, '" said Mas Adji after Maya's departure, as if nothing had happened.

"We eat outside yuk Kei, mama is not in the mood to eat at home!"

Keisha just nodded. It seems like she was afraid of me because I rarely showed any emotion in front of her.

"Wait a minute, mama get the wallet first."

"Ma ... "

"What dear?"

"We're going on a bike?" his tan was soft and timid.

My heart seemed to be slipping at Keisha's question. I just realized all this time taking her everywhere on a bike without thinking about her feelings. I got on my bike and he got on his bike.

I turned and hugged him. I am grateful to have such a submissive child and never complain like her.

"Mama will order a taxi online. We eat at restaurants or wherever Keisha wants."

Keisha's eyes instantly sparkled for a moment.

"Certainly Ma?" I'm nodding.

If your papa money is more given to his family, then mama's money will be fully given to you.

Then I left Keisha to take my wallet and change my negligee.

Soon I came back and took Keisha to the living room while waiting for a taxi to arrive.

"Why not?" Keisha looked at me then looked at her Papa.

"We ate together, right? I want to spend time with Keisha." I replied before Mas Adji could answer.

I want to avoid Mas Adji. I was disappointed that she didn't come straight to me about her mother's monthly allowance. I was also disappointed to see his attitude towards Maya.

Family is family, but if they make a mistake they should be reprimanded. And I see that Mas Adji's family always thinks their family is the truest.

When I wanted to divorce Mas Adji, his family blamed me. Now Mas Adji also did not give a reprimand to Maya even though he knew Maya was wrong. Even I got into a fight with Maya fussing over the vino ration money which is not how much. But it's not about numbers, it's about ethics.

I'm not sincere if Mas Adji gives Maya any amount of money. I'd rather give the money to a beggar or donate it to a foundation than give it to Maya. Mas Adji does not owe Maya anything so he is under no obligation to give Maya money. Maya already has a husband, why Mas Adji.

Unlike my mother-in-law, she gave birth to my husband. I still respect him even if I don't like him. I'm still trying to keep my attitude in front of him.

"Father eat at home Kei ... If you come later who eats this?" Mas Adji pointed at the food on the table.

It was supposed to be quality time for the three of us but Maya came and ruined it.

And we both set off for the mall like Keisha wanted. I follow whatever he wants as his father used to obey him. It doesn't matter, because it's not every day that I indulge him like this.